Out of Darkness: The opera by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer, a world premiere commissioned by Music of Remembrance, is based on a true story of a woman whose poems became anthems of defiance among her fellow prisoners in Auschwitz. [7:30 p.m., Conservatory of Music, 50 Oak St., S.F.]

James Madara: The doctor and CEO of the American Medical Association comments on how to bring down the costs of medicine while still treating patients with high standards. [7 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 555 Post St., S.F.]

Charles Wheelan: The economist from Dartmouth College talks about his book “Naked Money: A Revealing Look at What It Is and Why It Matters.“ [Noon, Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, S.F.]

Robbie Tripp: The San Francisco author discusses “Create Rebellion,” described as an “avant-garde stream of consciousness” that seeks to inspire creative minds to listen to their inner desires, to be disruptive, and to disregard those who don’t see the beauty of their vision. [6 p.m., Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, S.F.]

Frightened Rabbit: The Scottish indie rock band (promoting the new album “Painting of a Panic Attack”) headlines a show with New York-based indie rockers Caveman. [8 p.m., Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]

The Diplomats: Martin Schwartz’s wild farce, set “somewhere in Central Asia” in 2005, follows hapless cultural attachés as they fail to put on a comic theater festival with the collaboration of a corrupt local government. [8 p.m., Exit Theatre, 156 Eddy St., S.F.]

Plague Vendor: The post punk band from Whittier, playing from the new album “Bloodsweat,” opens for Refused, a Swedish hardcore punk band established in 1991; The Coathangers also appear. [8 p.m., Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd., S.F]